Papa's Got a Brand New Pigbag

"Papa's Got a Brand New Pigbag" is a 1981 dance instrumental performed by Pigbag. The instrumental was written by Pigbag, who produced it, along with, Dave Hunt and Dick O'Dell.^[1] Initially, "Papa's Got a Brand new Pigbag" hit number #2 on the UK underground charts. In the US, the instrumental was released as an import on the Rough Trade label, where it made to number #56 on the dance chart.^[2] A 1982 re-release of "Papa's Got a Brand New Pigbag" went to #3 in the UK.^[3]

The piece's title is a play on the James Brown song "Papa's Got a Brand New Bag".

Cover versions

• In 1995, Paul Oakenfold released the track "Reach Up (Papa's Got a Brand New Pigbag)" and was credited to Perfecto Allstarz. This version went to #6 in the UK.
• In 2001, Thunderpuss, had a number one dance hit in the US, when they recorded the track.^[4]

Popular Media

• Used as the "goal celebration" music at Middlesbrough football club and Queens Park Rangers.
• Used as the "walk on" music for former 2-time PDC World Darts Champion Adrian Lewis.

See also

• List of number-one dance singles of 2001 (U.S.)

References

1. ↑ "Pigbag - Papa's Got A Brand New Pigbag (Vinyl) at Discogs". discogs.com. Retrieved 2014-05-26. 
2. ↑ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Hot Dance/Disco: 1974-2003. Record Research. p. 203. 
3. ↑ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 426. ISBN 1-904994-10-5. 
4. ↑ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Hot Dance/Disco: 1974-2003. Record Research. p. 259.